Transport and Highways Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena said that all the driver’s licenses that have been piled up will be issued by the coming month of August.
The minister said this while joining the parliamentary debate today (April 25) on two directives under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The minister said that in the future, the system of giving number plates during car registration will also be changed.
“The Department of Motor Transport is a huge money saver for government agencies. The main source of income of this institution is the registration of vehicles imported into Sri Lanka and the granting of driving licenses. Customs and Excise Departments are also contributing a lot to this. Motor transport departments should be digitized in a very short period of time.” The minister said.